It had been over a week since my wife and I stopped at Hoffman Hills to look around. Constant rain had prevented a visit but today it was beautiful and sunny.

The ponds were really full of water. This emerging White Water Lilly was floating on the water.

The grasses were reflected in the pond.

As we approached the first pond in the wetlands area we encountered a pair of Canada Geese. They didn’t have any young but they were defending their territory. Another goose came flying in and they drove it off.

The trees and bushes were emerging from the long winter.

I was able to capture two birds that I had never photographed before. This elusive Belted Kingfisher was feeding in one of the ponds.

There was also a Northern Flicker feeding on the pond dyke.

The last time we were at Hoffman Hills there were a pair of bluebirds on this house. Tree Swallows seemed to have taken over.